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Joseph Olivarez Obituary
August 23, 1940 - August 8, 2019
Joseph "Joe" P. Olivarez went to be with the Lord on August 8, 2019 at the age of 78. He was born to Salome and Margaret Olivarez on August 23, 1940. Joe was a lifetime resident of Merced, Ca.
He was raised on the Stribling ranch where his father was employed and later so was he. He attended Merced High School and graduated in 1959.
He started his journey as a barber right after he graduated high school. He worked as a barber at a few local barbershops. And then He made his way to Tony's Barber Shop, where he worked for many years before he purchased the shop in 1981. Joe's Barber Shop became an iconic barbershop in Merced and Snelling. He was known as Joe the Barber! He did many first haircuts and also cut hair for local judges, district attorneys, lawmen, ranchers, and farmers, and many more. When you came to the shop, it wasn't just for a haircut, it was the atmosphere. Joe was a barber for 54 years. He retired from the Barbershop in 2014.
Joe's all-time favorite hobby was fishing. He fished every chance he had. He knew all the "spots" to go to. And most of the time you could find him out on his boat at Lake McSwain with family and friends.
He married his high school sweetheart Connie Arias in 1962. Together they had 3 boys-Joey, Michael and Paul. Joe enjoyed taking his family out on camping and fishing trips. Joe also enjoyed his 2 Reno trips a year with his wife, friends, and family.
He is a proud grandpa to Michelle, Savanna, Jazmine, Joseph and Lauren Olivarez. And a proud great-grandpa to Christian Salgado Jr. (his little Mariachi).
He is survived by his loving wife Connie Olivarez of 57 years. His children Michael and Paul (Lisa) Olivarez. Sisters Isabel Sanchez, Jenny Flores, Margaret Olivarez, and Brothers Robert and Ricky Olivarez. Along with many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and his son Joey Olivarez.
Funeral Services will be held on Monday, August 19th at St. Patricks Church, 671 E. Yosemite Ave, Merced CA. A viewing will begin at 8:30 am at St. Patrick's Church. Rosary begins at 9:30 am with Mass following at 10 am. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery, Merced, Ca. A reception will follow at St. Patrick's Parish Hall.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Olivarez
The Baca Family
August 27, 2019
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Billy Pimentel
August 23, 2019
Love the Pimentel Family.
Timothy Castro
August 20, 2019
I remember when my dad took me to get my hair cut and he also got his too. Our condolences to the family and they're in our prayers! Tony C. Castro & Timothy A. Castro
Lori Tanner
August 20, 2019
Irember when i was about 8years old my dad would go in for a haircut and i would siti in one of the empty chairs and watch he than started cut my younger brothers hair he would give us lolipops and talk about fishing and other stuff with my dad .He was aveey kind hearted man .my prayers fpr his family
Anastacia Garca
August 19, 2019
Tia Connie & family,
Our deepest sympathy for you and your family. May the Lord be with you and give you the peace you need to go on without your husband, the great love of your life. With the Lord's willing, you'll be reunited once again in Heaven.
Love the Garcia Family
(Anastacia Contreras-Garcia, Ruben & RJ)
Shannon Glusing
August 19, 2019
Thinking about you Connie. May Joe rest in peace. Much love Shannon Glusing
August 19, 2019
Connie and family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. may God give you strength and peace. With love, Jeanne and Juan Martinez
Amie Marchini
August 18, 2019
The Olivarez Family has been in my thoughts and prayers. The obituary is a great tribute and I pray that the services tomorrow help you all feel supported and loved. Blessing from Lisa's co-worker, Amie Marchini
Dennis Contreras
August 18, 2019
In your time of grief our sincere
condolences.
Dennis and Karen Contreras
Dennis Contreras
August 18, 2019
Our prayers are with you and your family Connie. I'm sorry Karen and I can't be at the services.
Sincerely
Dennis and Karen Contreras
Aaron Andrews
August 18, 2019
We go back to Galen Clark. Rest in Peace Joe, always a good friend. Aaron Andrews
August 17, 2019
Our condolences for the Olivares family God bless you all
Margaret Olivarez
August 16, 2019
Rest in peace brother, until we meet again.
Georgette Moreno Barnes
August 13, 2019
My Sincerest Condolences to you Mrs. Olivarez and the Family. May you find comfort in knowing that Joe is now wrapped in the Loving arms of Our Lord Jesus Christ. May his Soul forever Rest In Peace. God Bless You All.
Richard Delgado
August 13, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Our sincere condolences and know that we keep your family in our prayers! The Delgado & Torres Family
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